humanity

Mental health is a fundamental right; the future of humanity depends on it.

Stuck on Stupid (Pt. 1)
[SEMESTER 1: SEPTEMBER] Darian. For the record, I would just like to say, I never thought I would have ever been in love with somebody with a name like that. There's nothing wrong with it, but I just had always seen myself with more of a "Brandon," or maybe even a "Michael." I don't know. I'm just saying.
By Calese Michelle7 years ago in Psyche
Self-Image
Everywhere I go, people are always commenting on how I look, and that happens even if I have a day with no makeup, in pajamas, or dressed in my glad-rags. I don't have a problem with the person telling me these things, the problem I have is I can't see it. The other day I went makeup-less and dressed down and everyone said I looked good, but without my "smart look" I felt unconfident. However, if someone compliments me when I look smart, I still can't truly see it.
By Carol Ann Townend7 years ago in Psyche
What Are Attitudes? How Are They Formed?
Attitudes are something that precede the human’s behaviour and leads our decisions and choices for actions and activities; a nearly permanent assembling and formulation of feelings, beliefs and behavioural tendencies, in the direction of groups, events, symbols, etc... In other words, it is a feeling or evaluation raised in our mind, which could be positive or negative, about an object, issue or person. Without attitudes it would be hard for us to make decisions or react to events (Hogg, 2010). This essay explained what attitudes are, their structure and aim, where they come from and how they can change.
By Chiara Marullo7 years ago in Psyche
Historical Views of Abnormal Behavior
Our historical efforts to understand abnormal psychology include both humor and tragedy. I will briefly discuss some highlights of psychopathology and some exciting and absurd treatments that were used to cure peoples minds. How from beliefs and superstitions we came to scientific awareness and explanations to natural causes.
By Di Rocha7 years ago in Psyche
10 Signs You're Dealing with a Pathologically Stubborn Person
My ex was a pathologically stubborn person, and I mean that in a clinical way. He was so adamant about things being his way, it actively hurt him and his ability to connect to people. Heck, it was even a driving force to our breakup!
By Cato Conroy7 years ago in Psyche
Sleep Paralysis
I remember one night, I was having a hard time falling asleep for whatever reason. I didn’t remember falling asleep, but I suddenly opened my eyes and it was dark, and it was just the worst feeling. I realized I couldn’t move my arms or my legs. I was frozen. I couldn't cry. I couldn’t scream. I was so afraid of what was happening. From the corner of my eye, I saw a pair of feet at the door—it wasn’t a good feeling. My eyes were so fixed on them, I wondered who it was, until the door opened and I realized what was happening. I thought I was crazy, or maybe I was just having the worst nightmare, but it felt so real to me. I was so aware of my surroundings and I felt so awake. My door just opened slowly and it was completely dark but I saw a black figure just staring at me. It came closer and closer, and at this point I just wanted to pass out. I wanted to wake up but my body refused. As it came closer and closer, I woke up. And that was my first sleep paralysis experience.
By H S7 years ago in Psyche
Fences
Everyone has seen fences. We have them along two sides of our property; one wood and one chain link. Just walk down the street and you'll pass fences of all descriptions. They can simply be for decoration along the front of a lawn; to surrounding a schoolyard; to mark the perimeter of a farmers field.
By Glen McKenzie7 years ago in Psyche
These Weary Hands
David Foster Wallace once wrote: “Everything I’ve ever let go of has claw marks on it.” Though written in a work of fiction, knowing Wallace struggled with deep, paralyzing depression, and that he would go on to take his own life at age 46, these words hold a certain autobiographical sting to them.
By Taylor Church7 years ago in Psyche
Psych and Prejudice Pt. 5
Today we are talking about cognitive dissonance. Cognitive Dissonance is when you do something that does not match with your current belief system. This causes you to feel bad, thus either changing your belief to match your actions, or rationalizing your actions to the point where they somehow weirdly fit your beliefs. This causes the cognitive dissonance to go away, making your life easier since no one likes to feel uncomfortable because of their own decisions. However, cognitive dissonance is totally normal and you probably do it more often than you may think.
By Abby W7 years ago in Psyche
My ADHD...
So, it is not uncommon knowledge with those around me that I (don't suffer) live with ADHD. My current work environment has somehow managed to bring more of it out as of late. I don't know if it is me slowly losing a grip on my mentality as I deal with a lot of personal battles.
By Dawn Elizabeth7 years ago in Psyche
What's It like Living with Depression and Anxiety?
Mental health today is finally coming to the forefront as a topic that people are willing to listen to. More and more influencers are coming out and speaking openly about their struggle with mental health problems. One of my favorite examples; radio and tv personality Charlamagne Tha God, even has a book coming out discussing his battle with Anxiety. But what is it like to actually struggle mentally? What’s that fight like and how does it compare to what others on the outside looking in see? Well, let me take you on a tour by sharing my battles.
By Justin Monsanto7 years ago in Psyche
Psych and Prejudice Pt. 4
Today in psychology and prejudice, we are discussing the Just World Theory. The Just World Theory is the theory that people get what they deserve. This theory pops up multiple times throughout different spheres of the world, but you may not think that you experience it very often. It also often goes by the terms "blaming the victim."
By Abby W7 years ago in Psyche